'We fulfilled the promise': In Bihar, PM Modi harps on success of Operation Sindoor to woo voters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the work done by the Nitish Kumar-led government for marginalised sections of the society in poll-bound Bihar. In his fourth visit to the state—first after Operation Sindoor—Modi reminded people that he has fulfilled the promise he made in the state the last time he was there.
Assembly polls are scheduled to be held in Bihar in October-November.
During his speech, Modi recalled his visit to Bihar a day after the Pahalgam attack, when he had vowed a strong response. “Today, standing in Bihar once again, I can say with conviction—we have fulfilled that pledge,” the PM said.
“Those who sat in Pakistan and destroyed the sindoor of our sisters saw their hideouts reduced to rubble by our armed forces.”
He said Pakistan's airbases and military installations were struck in a decisive operation, which he called a defining example of a “New India” which is strong, fearless, and capable of immediate retribution.
Bihar is witnessing a renewed focus from the BJP government as the high-stake battle is a few months away. PM has been making repeated trips to Bihar to inaugurate projects.
After speaking about the issue of national security, the PM also highlighted the issue of Bihar’s internal security, saying there was a time when districts like Sasaram and Kaimur were plagued by Naxalism, with militants terrorising villages, obstructing development, and defying constitutional authority. “Before 2014, more than 125 districts in India were Naxal-affected. Today, that number stands at just 18,” he said highlighting the government’s decisive fight against Naxalism.
He credited Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for initiating change in the state and claimed that since 2014, the Union governmental efforts have rapidly accelerated Bihar’s return to peace and prosperity.
Taking a jibe at opposition parties, particularly the RJD-led grand alliance, Modi accused them of misleading the public with hollow slogans of social justice. “Those who claim to fight for the backward classes were the very ones who forced Bihar’s poor to migrate in search of dignity and survival,” he said. Modi alleged that during their rule, Dalits and tribal communities were denied basic services such as sanitation, housing, and banking access.
“These leaders did not work to alleviate poverty—they showcased it to foreign visitors.” He accused the opposition of trying to revive its political fortunes by invoking social justice now that marginalised communities have “turned their backs on them.”
In a strong pitch to the electorate, the Prime Minister outlined a slew of development projects in Bihar. He cited the recent inauguration of the modernised terminal at Patna Airport, capable of handling 10 million passengers annually.
Modi stressed the government’s push towards doubling farmers' income. He revealed that over 75 lakh farmers in Bihar are receiving assistance under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. He announced the creation of a Makhana Board, a move that follows the awarding of the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Bihar’s famous Makhana, offering farmers improved market access.
Modi praised Bihar’s launch of the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samagra Seva Abhiyan, a state-wide campaign delivering 22 welfare schemes simultaneously to marginalised communities. “This model ensures direct benefit and eliminates discrimination and corruption,” he asserted.
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